You know that you’ve owned more than your share of lame cars when a motorcycle has more horsepower and more cylinders than probably half of the cars that you’ve owned have had. I need to get out more. This… more»
Japanese Classic Cars
Dec 5, 2020 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Pristine First-Gen: 1987 Toyota 4Runner
I remember the old UPS slogan, “What can Brown do for you?” (apparently, damage packages and miss delivery dates) every time I see a vintage ride that looks like a rolling coffee bean. That’s not to say it was… more»
Dec 4, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
1-of-1,089 Limited Edition: 1979 Toyota Pickup 4×4
The four-wheel-drive Toyota pickup needs little in the way of an introduction at this point in terms of its desirability, but there’s apparently one step above a total survivor when it comes to collectible pickup trucks. This clean 4×4… more»
Dec 1, 2020 • Our Projects • 26 Comments
We Bought A Pair Of Honda CT70 Barn Finds!
I recently walked into the Barn Finds’ office and was greeted by a bright green 1969 Honda CT70s motorcycle. Jesse has long been into bicycles and it isn’t uncommon for me to find a new bike sitting in our… more»
Dec 1, 2020 • For Sale • 13 Comments
Black Pearl Edition: 1978 Datsun 280Z
In addition to the early 240Z cars, the late 280Z is one of the other more collectible models – especially if its a limited production example like this Black Pearl edition. The car seen here is not a stock… more»
Dec 1, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Rare 2WD Spec: 1989 Toyota Pickup V6 5-Speed
Toyota has long been known for creating oddball versions of its mass production vehicles, from four-wheel drive Camrys with six-cylinders and a stick to turbocharged hot hatches with all-wheel drive and true rally car heritage. This 1989 Toyota Xtracab… more»
Nov 28, 2020 • For Sale • 14 Comments
Early Silver Tag 1970 Honda Z50A Mini Trail
1970 isn’t that old for a vehicle on a classic vehicle website, is it? Maybe now it is with enthusiasts and collectors being younger than ever before and some of the older folks getting out of the hobby. But,… more»
Nov 28, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
No Reserve: Low-Mile 1993 Toyota Pickup 4×4
It’s hard to believe a truck you previously loved to abuse because it never ceased to start up the next morning is suddenly viewed as a collector’s item. But that’s just what has happened with Toyota trucks from the… more»
Nov 27, 2020 • For Sale • 9 Comments
18K Miles? 1979 Toyota Corona LE Liftback
Even for those of us who like to think of ourselves as vintage Japanese car aficionados, seeing a car like this 1979 Toyota Corona LE liftback is a rare thing. It’s been a couple of years since I’ve seen… more»
Nov 27, 2020 • For Sale • 3 Comments
No Reserve Survivor: 1993 Toyota Celica GT Convertible
This 1993 Toyota Celica GT convertible is a nicely presented driver-grade specimen of a car that used to be everywhere but is hard to come by today. Sporting period style in spades, with its pop up headlights and wrap-around… more»
Nov 27, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Mini Trail Survivor: 1972 Honda CT70 K1
Honda Mini Trail bikes are coming out of the woodwork, which is good news for those of us who either owned one or want to own one. This beautiful survivor 1972 Honda CT70 K1 Mini Trail, or Trail 70,… more»
Nov 26, 2020 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Rare SunChaser! 1980 Toyota Celica Convertible
Before I got the Toyota Celica bug years ago and bought an ’83 GT Liftback, I had my eye on a second-generation (’78-’81) coupe. I had run through a few domestic model cars and was done with what Detroit… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 8 Comments
Barn Stored For 32 Years! 1977 Datsun 280Z
While we wish every post could have photos like this, we just have to be appreciative of when they do appear. This 1977 Datsun 280Z was parked eons ago for rust repair that never happened, and it just recently… more»
Nov 25, 2020 • For Sale • 24 Comments
Rare Bird: 1969 Nissan Bluebird SSS
The Nissan Bluebird series of automobiles had a long run in Japan, from 1959 to 2001. But that nameplate was not common in the U.S. The car was sold here from 1968-73 as the Datsun 510. They offered a… more»
Nov 24, 2020 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Time Warp Rotary: 1979 Mazda RX-7
To me, one of the clearest indications that a car is a survivor is if its original exterior graphics and paint are both still in sound condition. Even cars that are loved usually lose the factory stickers that it… more»
Nov 23, 2020 • For Sale • 18 Comments
4,700 Original Miles: 1975 Datsun 280Z
Many longtime car dealerships have a stash of collector cars hidden away, typically collected as part of normal trade-in operations or simply due to connections through the company dealership owners tend to keep. This 1975 Datsun 280Z has just… more»
